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Speak Kindly to People – II

The people most worthy of being treated with kindness and noble morals are one's parents, to whom Allah The Almighty enjoined dutifulness and kind treatment. This includes choosing good words when talking to them. Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether.. More

170113 01/08/2018
Speak Kindly to People - I

The blessed month of Ramadan is the month of generosity, charity and competing in doing good deeds whether verbal or practical. Among the verbal good deeds is speaking kind words that do not harm. It is known that the words uttered by man are recorded and preserved in a book; My Lord neither errs nor forgets. This fact was stated in the Quran in the.. More

170111 01/08/2018
Every Good Deed Is Charity - III

… Continued Among the remarkable things mentioned about ‘Ali Zayn Al-‘Aabideen, may Allaah have mercy upon him, is that some of the people of Madeenah did not know from where their means of sustenance came to them. When he died, they stopped getting the supplies that they used to get every night. While they were washing his body,.. More

170109 01/08/2018
Every Good Deed Is Charity - II

… Continued Al-Baraa’ ibn ‘Aazib, may Allaah be pleased with him, said that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, ordered them to do seven things (including): "To accept invitations, to help the oppressed and to fulfill the oaths." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] Besides, ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattaab, may.. More

170107 01/08/2018
Every Good Deed Is Charity – I

Allah The Exalted instructs His Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, to enjoin his Ummah (Muslim nation) to practice goodness and make it their intrinsic quality and moral characteristic. He Says (what means): {Take what is given freely, enjoin what is good} [Quran 7:199] The prominent scholar of Tafseer (exegesis) Ibn Sa‘di, may Allaah.. More

170105 01/08/2018
Ramadan…with Baby!

(Tips on making a mother’s fast last) Allah The Most High Says (what means): {To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He creates what He wills. He gives to whom He wills female [children], and He gives to whom He wills males…} [Quran 42:49] A mother lode of Ramadan blessings Children are God’s gifts to whomever.. More

153860 01/08/2018
Heavy Cream Baklava

Ingredients: 1 package phyllo dough 2 cups heavy cream (geshtah) 1/3 cup milk 2 tbs. corn starch 2 cups butter Syrup Instructions: - Melt the butter. - Mix cornstarch with milk, cook on medium 5-8 min. or until you have creamy texture, add this mixture to the heavy cream, let it cool. - Divide dough to two parts. - Cut the part.. More

140618 01/08/2018
Mutton Biryani - II

Ingredients: Mutton: 1 kilo 4 onions (finely chopped) 5 tomatoes (chopped into small pieces) Yogurt: one small cup 2 tea spoon red chili powder 2 teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste 1 teaspoon black cumin Hot spice powder: 1 teaspoon Few pieces of cloves, cardamom, cinnamon sticks Bay leaves, black cardamom (whole spices) Ginger.. More

140608 01/08/2018
Fataa’ir Bil-Jibnah

Ingredients: 1 egg 1 1/3 cup of water 1/4-1/3 cup of oil 1/2 tbsp of salt 1 tbsp of sugar 1 full tbsp of yeast 4 cups of flour 1 box of cream cheese Dried mint (optional) Sesame seeds or black seeds Directions: Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature so it is easy to spread, if not place into microwave until softened. 1).. More

140612 01/08/2018
Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 small onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger 3 teaspoons coriander seeds 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 cup yogurt Pinch of chili powder Directions: 1) Remove the skin from the chicken and brush with lemon juice, cover and marinate.. More

140610 01/08/2018
Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

Serves 4 - 250 g/8 oz sun-dried tomatoes - 250 g/8 oz cream cheese, softened - 60 g/2 oz pine nuts - 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese - 3 tablespoons chopped basil - Bagel chips or French bread, sliced - Selection of raw vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, carrot sticks, broccoli florets and green beans Place tomatoes, cream.. More

153617 01/08/2018
Middle Eastern Dip

Serves 6 - 1 large eggplant (aubergine) - 1 onion, unpeeled - 2 cloves garlic, crushed - olive oil - 2 tablespoons lemon juice - 2 tablespoons chopped parsley - 1/4 cup/60 g/2 oz sour cream - 4 pieces lavash or pitta bread, cut into triangles Cook eggplant and onion on a lightly oiled preheated hot barbecue grill, turning occasionally, for.. More

153619 01/08/2018
Ricotta Custards

Serves 4 - 4 sponge finger biscuits - 1/4 cup/60 ml/2 fl. oz almond liqueur 4 eggs - 1/2 cup/100 g/31/2 oz caster sugar - 200 g/61/2 oz ricotta cheese - 1/4 cup/45 g/1 1/2 oz icing sugar - 2 teaspoons vanilla essence Place a sponge finger in each serving glass. Drizzle with liqueur. Beat eggs and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Place.. More

153625 01/08/2018
Nougat Tartufo

Serves 8 - 200 g/6½ oz nougat, chopped - 60 g/2 oz hazelnuts, toasted, chopped - 60 g/2 oz slivered almonds, toasted - 200 g/6½ oz dark or milk chocolate, chopped - 2 liters/3½ pt. vanilla ice cream, softened - 3 tablespoons honey - 45g/1½ oz shredded coconut, toasted Combine nougat, hazelnuts, almonds, chocolate,.. More

153611 01/08/2018
Beef with Peppercorns

Serves 4 - 2 teaspoons vegetable oil - 2 cloves garlic, crushed - 1 fresh green chilli, chopped - 500g/1 lb. topside or round steak, sliced - 1 tablespoon green peppercorns in brine, drained, crushed - 1 green pepper, chopped - 3 tablespoons coriander leaves - 1/3 cup/90 ml/3 fl. oz coconut milk - 2 teaspoons Thai fish sauce Heat oil in.. More

153624 01/08/2018

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